Holiday Food and Toy Drives

New Hope city employees are sponsoring a Thanksgiving food drive now through November 18.

A second food drive and a holiday toy drive are scheduled from November 21 through December 13.

Unopened, nonperishable food items or checks will be accepted for the two food drives Please make sure that canned items are not beyond their “Use By” date.

Food drop-off sites are located in the upper level of New Hope City Hall at 4401 Xylon Ave. N., and the New Hope public works maintenance facility at 5500 International Parkway. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Donated food will be delivered to NEAR (North Suburban Emergency Response) for distribution to local families in need before the holidays.

New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, as well as donations by cash or check, will be accepted for the holiday toy drive sponsored by the New Hope Police Department. Items may be dropped off 24 hours a day at the Police Department lobby, 4401 Xylon Ave. N. (lower level). Donated items will be delivered to NEAR and Toys for Tots.